
The head of MONUSCO met with the governor of Ituri, General Johnny Luboya, on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Photo: MONUSCO ©Didier Vignon Dossou-Gbakon
James Swan: “Ituri remains a priority for MONUSCO”
The head of MONUSCO met with the governor of Ituri on Wednesday, April 22, to discuss the security situation.

During discussions with the head of MONUSCO, General Luboya praised “Aru 2,” the agreement signed by the armed groups in Ituri. Photo: MONUSCO ©Didier Vignon Dossou-Gbakon
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In front of James Swan, the Ituri governor praises “excellent collaboration” with MONUSCO
During discussions with the head of MONUSCO, General Luboya praised “Aru 2,” the agreement signed by the armed groups in Ituri.

UNIFIL statement on the death of 2nd peacekeeper from Ghanduriyah incident (22 April 2026)
One of the two severely injured French peacekeepers in an incident in South Lebanon on 18 April unfortunately passed away at a hospital in Paris this morning. A specialist dog handler, Corporal Anicet Girardin, 31, was…

European Union Funds Mine Action Programme to Support Recovery and Safe Returns in Sudan
New York / Brussels, 23 April 2026 – The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) in Sudan has received new funding from the European Commission’s Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI) to support mine action…

Japan Contributes USD 4.5 Million to Strengthen Comprehensive Mine Action in Colombia through UNMAS
Bogotá, 6 March 2026. The Government of Japan announced a contribution of USD 4.5 million to support mine action efforts in Colombia through the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS). This support will help strengthen…

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- Deputy Special Coordinator
DSC/RC/HC Ramiz Alakbarov's Remarks to the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee Ministerial Meeting
Foreign Minister Eide, High Representative Kallas, Prime Minister Mustafa, I also recognize the presence of High Representative Mladenov and thank him for his efforts to advance the implementation of Phase Two of the…

UNIFIL / Pasqual Gorriz
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- Secretary-General
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on the death of a peacekeeper in Lebanon
The Secretary-General is saddened to learn that a second French peacekeeper serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has died following the attack on 18 April 2026 in which one other peacekeeper was…

Cattle conversations pave the way for peaceful conflict resolution in Western Bahr El Ghazal
Rocrocdong – Climate shocks have costs beyond their direct visible impact as it is the case in places such as Bentiu, where flooding has forced communities to abandon their now-submerged villages and find what is likely to be…

Mongolian peacekeepers safeguard a lifeline convoy through danger and dust
UPPER NILE – It’s a little after 8:00 am in Bentiu, but the temperature is already above 32 degrees Celsius. In bulletproof vests and helmets, a team of 23 peacekeepers from Mongolia serving with the United Nations Mission in…

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Speech of the SRSG – UN Security Council briefing
Mr. President, Distinguished Members of the Council, Excellencies, It is an honor to brief you today on the latest developments in Haiti in the presence of Prime Minister Alix Dider Fils-Aimé. This underscores the strong…

Vietnamese Peacekeepers rebuild critical infrastructure in Abyei
Amidst growing financial constraints, scarce construction materials and challenging weather conditions, the Vietnamese Military Construction Engineer Company Rotation 4 (VMCEC4), working in collaboration Mission Support…
